NHTSA Complaint #10021147 — 1998 CHEVROLET Z71

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10021147
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET Z71
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 5, 2003
Date Filed	June 6, 2003
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

STEERING SENSOR IS CAUSING PROBLEMS BECAUSE IT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT RISK AND IS A PROBLEM ON ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE SENSORS AT THEIR COST.*AK

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